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Charmer in The Peninsula With Upbeat Lake Lifestyle For $579,800

By Amy Puchaty | March 20, 2020 |

If you’re going to shelter in place, it might as well be in The Peninsula. Nestled just 100 yards from White Rock Lake Trail, our Friday Five Hundred sits in this desirable pocket area of White Rock Lake, offering quick access to hiking, biking, and walking around the lake.  Yes, outdoor activity is still considered…

Building Homes in The Age of Social Distancing Has Its Challenges

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | March 20, 2020 |

By Phil CroneExecutive Officer, Dallas Builders Association The last week has been an extraordinary moment for our nation and for the Dallas Builders Association. The battle against this virus is an unprecedented challenge unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime. The Dallas Builders Association is doing everything in our power to keep the housing industry…

Lock and Leave Townhouse Mere Steps From Magnolia Avenue

By Eric Prokesh | March 20, 2020 |

I guess you know you’ve stumbled onto something good when a three-day-old listing goes under active contract while you’re writing it up. This townhouse at 1216 Fairmount Avenue certainly qualifies as a find — well priced and located three lots north of the lively Magnolia Avenue scene. Built in 2004, its instant, urban, industrial loft-style…

BREAKING: Bank of America Offering Mortgagors ‘Pause’ in Payments

By Candy Evans | March 20, 2020 |

As the nation’s economy unravels from the effects of Covid-19, here’s some good news: At least one major bank is offering consumer and small business clients mortgage relief and other consumer-friendly breaks. HousingWire reported late Thursday that Bank of America is offering clients a mortgage deferral program on loans in the bank’s portfolio: Bank of…

HUD Suspends Foreclosures, Evictions As Coronavirus Keeps Businesses Closed

By Joanna England | March 19, 2020 |

The economic impact of the novel coronavirus can’t be understated, as businesses limit service in order to slow the virus’ spread. Restrictions on public gatherings and service-oriented businesses have put a significant amount of the workforce out of work. Several government organizations are suspending evictions and foreclosures to keep workers in their homes despite their…

No Handshakes, But Plenty Of Soap At Dallas Open Houses

By Amy Puchaty | March 19, 2020 |

Despite coronavirus concerns, Dallas open houses are still on. In fact, real estate agents across the metro are taking every precaution to safely hold them open. Two Reasons For Dallas Open Houses: Buyers Are Out, Rates Are Low “Buyers are out,” says listing agent Piper Young with Piper + Brown Group at Compass, who is hosting…